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Child custody may be initially rendered in a Divorce or a Suit to Establish the Parent Child-Relationship, which is a custody case between unmarried parties. Below is list of frequently asked questions about child custody. What is custody and what is joint custody? Child custody has two components, the power to make decisions regarding the […]

Paternity of a child may be initially determined in a Divorce or a Suit to Establish the Parent-Child Relationship, which is a custody case between unmarried parties. Below is list of frequently asked questions about paternity. What is a presumed father? The Texas Family Code states that the following individual are presumed to be the […]

Grandparents have the right to file a lawsuit for managing conservatorship of a grandchild if the child’s present circumstances significantly impair the child’s physical health or emotional development OR both parents consent to the grandparent filing a suit. If a child custody lawsuit is already pending, the Court may grant a grandparent the right to […]

Family Matters

Matters of family law can often be complex and emotionally difficult to process. At R. Shane McFarland Law, P.C., we understand how important it is to present you with clear, concise, and meaningful options when determining the best course of action related to matters of divorce, child support, child custody, and much more. That’s why we've created the Family Matters blog—a space where R. Shane McFarland, and the insights of experts industry wide, can share the latest news, notes, and developments in family law.